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September 2019 #obsm chat blog: Obesity Management & Primary Care
Written and hosted by Dr. Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, M.D.**
Primary care is considered the gateway into the US healthcare system. With two thirds of Americans being

August 11, 2019 #obsm blog: Can anti-diet approaches be integrated with weight-loss?
By Molly Jones, RDN/LD
@MollyJonesRD
Have you noticed the buzz about shifting away from using weight and body mass index (BMI) and towards

#obsm July 14, 2019: How to approach weight regain? Let’s chat!
By Nate Sann, FNP-BC
Obesity affects over two thirds of Americans and is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the United States. It is associated with other

#OBSM June 9, 2019: Is Bariatric Surgery Safe and Effective for Older Patients?
By Walt Medlin, M.D., F.A.C.S.
@bonuslife
Four out of 10 Americans over the age of 65 have obesity (Body Mass Index>30). Those over 65 with obesity have

#OBSM April 14, 2019: Does Online Connectedness Help or Hurt Weight Management Efforts?
By Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD @PsychoDietitian
As more and more technology becomes available for us to connect with others and monitor

March #OBSM Chat
Far from the “Easy Way Out”: Early Psychological Complications of Bariatric Surgery
By Kasey P.S. Goodpaster, Ph.D.
Research has consistently demonstrated that bariatric surgery is the most durable and

February 2019 blog (by Dr. Neil Floch)
The complications of bariatric surgery: an OBSM discussion
The incidence, perception, and treatment of complications after bariatric surgery are feared but rarely discussed by

January 2019 #obsm chat blog: Disordered Eating
by Alexis Conason
When we think about eating disorders, we tend to think about a specific group of people--typically thin, young, white, cisgendered women. However, research indicates

What are Wearables Able and Not Able To Do For Weight Management?
By Bruce Y. Lee, MD MBA
Twitter: @bruce_y_lee
Wait! Can wearables really help you lose weight? What exactly are wearables able to do?
The wearable market is growing.

October 2018 #obsm chat. Is Weight Regain Inevitable?
Like it or not, the brain and body are wired for survival. This impacts many functions, and one of the most important yet frustrating examples of this involves weight loss

August 2018 #obsm chat: How do you choose a bariatric procedure?
About one-third of adults in the United States have obesity. Diet and exercise are frequently suggested to help people lose unwanted or unhealthy weight. However, only ~5% of

July 2018 #obsm chat: Practical Tips to Help You Stay on Track This Summer
The summer is here, which means there are pool parties, barbeques, picnics, social outings, and perhaps even some travel and getaways planned. As much as the

When people discuss dietary issues related to overweight and obesity, the concerns tend to be overeating, making less healthy food choices, skipping meals, or taking in too many liquid non-nutritive calories. Underlying disordered eating

The #obsm obesity chat has been going strong for just over a year now, adding new participants with each chat! In honor of that success, we’ve decided to revisit a popular topic this month -- weight bias, stigma, and discrimination -- but with

You’ve lost a lot of weight either through bariatric surgery or another weight-loss method. Now what? Before embarking on a weight loss or bariatric surgery program, most individuals are informed of the lifesaving benefits of the

As we head into the holiday bustle, we want to focus our December #obsm chat on challenges around this time of year. Although the media suggest that people gain 7-10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the data suggest the weight

Obesity Week is an interdisciplinary scientific meeting that happens annually in the fall. This year’s meeting took place October 29th to November 2nd. The meeting covers numerous topics of interest to those with #obesity and those involved in

This month's blog post is written by psychologist, Robyn Osborn Pashby, PhD
Our healthcare system is failing people with obesity. Yet rather than viewing the obesity epidemic as a failure of the system, failed weight loss interventions are

Obesity is a multifactorial disease. While people commonly assume that gaining weight is a simple calculation between calories eaten and calories expended (eat less, exercise more), this is not an accurate reflection of the complexity of obesity.

Support group attendance and perceived levels of social support are associated with greater post-bariatric surgery weight loss.1,2 Unfortunately, geography and time constraints can limit participation. Therefore, online forums, Facebook groups, and

Bariatric surgery often results in numerous health benefits, such as resolution or improvement of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, joint pain, and depression. However, the extreme and rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery may also lead to physical

Diabetes and Bariatric Surgery
When bariatric surgeons first identified weight loss surgery as a cure for type 2 diabetes, many argued the claims were “too good to be true.” We now have evidence from prospective randomized

As a medical anthropologist focused on bariatric surgery, I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to share my story with the #obsm community. My passion for understanding the challenges that adolescents with obesity experience is an extension of

After years of struggling with “yo-yo” dieting, many patients understandably worry about weight gain after weight loss surgery. It is important to remember that obesity is a chronic disease and surgery, while a powerful tool, is not a

In 2017, bias, stigma, and discrimination based on body size are a reality for many people with obesity. One manifestation of obesity bias is fat shaming, which some believe encourages weight loss. The reality is, however, that it can have severe

Obesity is a chronic disease with proven treatments. But insurance and other issues block access to some such therapies, bariatric surgeons say.
Despite the prevalence of obesity in the United States, the optimal approach to treatment remains

Perhaps more so than any other surgical disease, obesity and weight loss surgery are associated with numerous myths and misconceptions that prevent patients from being referred for and receiving this life changing--and often life saving--surgery.